Assistant Library Maintainer - Manhattan

Department: Facilities

Location: Various Locations

Compensation: $50,600 / year

Description

The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL’s neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—many of which date to Andrew Carnegie’s visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century—are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.

NYPL is seeking an Assistant Library Maintainer to maintain and repair library building systems and equipment to provide an environment that is clean, safe and comfortable for our Library users and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of a Supervising Maintainer, the Assistant Maintainer:

• Performs minor repairs to the lighting equipment, including the relamping and ballast replacement of all electrical fixtures
• Performs elementary preventative maintenance work on mechanical equipment, air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• May be assigned to work in any trade as required
• May be assigned to work in Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx, and Long Island City locations.
• Performs related duties as required
  
  

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Required Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s License and clear driving record

Required Experience

• Experience and education with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
• Experience in building trades in and in the operation and maintenance of large scale heating, air conditioning (Large Central Units and Package Units), elevator, electrical, and plumbing systems

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience in maintenance and repairs of mechanical and electrical systems
• Successfully demonstrated experience in all phases of building maintenance, including painting, plumbing, and/or carpentry.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to set up work from scaffolds and ladders
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Must pass a physical examination

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A
  
  

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Core Values

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Public library setting
• Mechanical rooms
• Roofs
• Office buildings

Physical Duties

• Lifting up to 40 lbs. required
• May require travel within NYC

Pre - Employment Physical Required?

• Yes

Union/Non-Union

• Union - Local 374

Schedule

• 40 hours per week

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).